Val Johnson
St. George,UT
Summary
Solutions-oriented Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting positive attitude. Offering 11-year background implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for children, adolescents and adults suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses. Expertise in crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with patients. Certified in Eye Movement Desensitizatio and Reprocessing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor and Business Owner
Affirmative Life Skills
11.2021 - Current
- Private practice owner and therapist.
- Mental health treatment for trauma, depression, anxiety,PTSD, and aging related issues
- Marketing, scheduling, billing
Therapist; Substance and Mental Health
Utah Department Of Corrections; AP&P
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Individual and group substance abuse and mental health counseling, including intake, tracking, evaluations, and discharge planning.
Mental Health Therapist
Utah Department Of Corrections
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from [Type] and [Type] diseases and issues.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Therapist
St George Metro Treatment Center
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses related to overcoming opiate addictions including assessments, mental health counseling.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Economics
Utah State
Logan, UT12.2014
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Southern
Los Angelos, CA02.2014
Skills
- EMDR Certified
- Superior Communication Skills
- Group Facilitation
- Substance Abuse
- Trauma
Certification
EMDR Certified
Trauma Certified
Sailing and water sports
The joy of rebuilding a day sailer and sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and power boating.
Additional Information
Three years of U.S. Army service, including service in Vietnam, receiving a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat, and serving as a drill sergeant. What a ride.
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor and Business Owner
Affirmative Life Skills
11.2021 - Current
Therapist; Substance and Mental Health
Utah Department Of Corrections; AP&P
09.2018 - 11.2021
Mental Health Therapist
Utah Department Of Corrections
09.2015 - 09.2018
Therapist
St George Metro Treatment Center
01.2013 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Applied Economics
Utah State
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Southern